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Expect the warmest and windiest day of the week.
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Some say the proposal strikes a balance, others worry it could raise electricity costs for some middle and working class households.
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The National Weather Service expects it to look a little like last time, but with lower temperatures and less rain.
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A cold storm is approaching the Southland bringing a chance of rain this afternoon and thunderstorms in the evening.
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Between flights, accommodations, and merchandise, people have been shelling out big bucks for this year’s celestial phenomenon.
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We do have some of the same types of buildings here.
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Some people with expensive photo equipment are hoping to get the perfect shot during Monday's total solar eclipse. But for the rest of us, a cellphone camera is what we have to work with.
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Aftershocks were almost as strong as the 1994 Northridge earthquake.
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Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century.
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Warm today, highs mostly in the 70s. The next storm arrives tomorrow night.
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The U.S. Geological Survey gave the magnitude as 7.4. The quake collapsed buildings and created a tsunami that washed ashore on southern Japanese islands. At least 9 people died, officials said.
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State officials unveiled water management practices to protect the state from drier dry spells and wetter months.
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A warming trend begins today through Wednesday.
Landfills are the second-largest source of methane emissions in California. That’s why the California Air Resources Board took action to monitor and capture landfill gases.
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Researchers were looking for a slug, and found the Los Angeles Thread Millipede instead.
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First ever for this specific species in the Western Hemisphere
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Some of these goals came out of L.A.'s Green New Deal and included things like planting tens of thousands of new trees, significantly increasing tree coverage, and increasing urban forestry funding. All these things seem fairly straightforward, but it's more complicated than you might think.
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Cool materials can help in certain situations, but they're just one tool in adapting to a hotter normal.
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The Owen Fire was initially spreading at a decent clip but a strong response got it under control.
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A lack of fast chargers for road trips is a major deterrent for would-be electric vehicle purchasers. In response, big automakers are following Tesla's playbook — and teaming up in an unusual way.
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A workers comp study says one day above 100 degrees can cause 15% more accidents, costing workers and employers millions. A new advisory panel may help the state improve its work heat rules.
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Several heat advisories are in effect until Friday.
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We're still at the start of the transition, which means a lot of fine lines to walk. But the science is clear: the long-term benefit outweighs the cost.
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